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  • Wisconsin Bureau of Safety

     

             

    Bureau Section Chief

    Rick Merkle, State of Wisconsin
    Section Chief
    Division of Safety and Buildings
    Bureau of Integrated Services

    141 NW Barstow St 4th FL

    Waukesha, WI 53188-3789

    Primary Ph:        262-521-5065

    Secondary Ph:    608-266-3037

    Fax:                    608-283-7415


    e-mail: rick.merkle@wisconsin.gov

    Departments under Rick’s Control

    Boiler, Pressure Vessel
    Gas Systems
    Mechanical Refrigeration
    Anhydrous Ammonia
    Power Piping
    Welding programs
    EDI Process (Electronic Data Interface)
    Inspection Support Unit (Data Entry Folks)

     

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    Hello all:  

    March 10, 2010 is just around the corner and the State Boiler and Pressure Program will be sending out your quarterly over dues...please make every effort to get to those objects that are over due as quickly as possible. We the State will be go out after those objects that are 90 days or greater with lapsed Permit to Operate. Your efforts in this matter is greatly appreciated and will prevent the State from going out to your Insured locations unnecessarily.

    Were also approaching 6th annual Industry days.....The brochure which has the registration portion on the bottom of the page can be found on this website, under Seminars

    The sixth annual "Industry Days" will be presented April 14 - 15, 2010, by the Safety and Buildings Division and the Wisconsin Boiler Inspectors Association.  The event in Racine will feature presentations by staff of the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors, as well as other experts in the field.

    In an ongoing effort to provide those working with Boilers and Pressure Vessels with the latest developments in design and technology, and Inspections  the Wisconsin Boilers Inspectors Association (WBIA),  the Wisconsin Department of Commerce - Safety & Buildings Division  and the National Board are co-sponsoring the fifth ( 6 ) annual Industry Days. Last year's event was well received and we feel that this year's will be even better. This will be an excellent chance for you to see old friends, meet new ones and hone your professional skills 

    Please pass this on to others in your organization.

     

    Thanks in advance, 

       Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Advisory Council

     This 10-member advisory council, appointed by the Division Administrator, advises the Department on  issues and rules relating to the

     design, construction, installation, operation, inspection, testing,  maintenance, alteration and repair of boilers and pressure vessels installed

     in public buildings and places of employment. The rules are currently contained in chapter Comm 41.

     

     Next meeting: No meeting scheduled.

       Boiler Code Advisory Council


     William Andrae, Milwaukee, Boiler and Pressure Vessel Repairers Association

     Joe Bena, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Manaufacturers and Commerce

     Peter Burno, Stoughton, Wisconsin Historical Steam Engine Assoc

     Jay Ehrfurth, Madison, Wisconsin Dept of Administration

     Daniel Hegyi, Schaumburg, IL, American Insurance Association

     Matt Keenan, Cushing, Wisconsin Boiler Inspectors Association

     Paul Prill, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Pipe Trades Association

     Randy Pucek, Milwaukee, City of Milwaukee

     Doug Smithback, Madison, Mechanical Contractors of Wisconsin

     vacant, Wisconsin Utilities Association